Sony·Flagship · Released Jun 2019
Sony Xperia 1
The first 4K OLED phone, and the start of Sony’s 21:9 era.
74/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$949
Color · Black
Display
6.5" 4K OLED 60 Hz
Chipset
SD 855
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.6
Battery
3,330 mAh
Weight
178 g
AI Snapshot
The phone that brought 4K and 21:9 to the pocket.
The Xperia 1 introduced a 4K OLED and the tall 21:9 format Sony still uses. Its small battery and ended support make it a 2019 legacy device.
Subscores · 0–100
Display86
Camera76
Performance70
Battery62
Build84
Value66
- First phone with a 4K OLED display.
- Distinctive 21:9 cinema aspect ratio.
- Triple camera with Cinema Pro video tools.
- IP68, microSD, front speakers.
Full specifications
Type
4K HDR OLED, 60 Hz, 21:9
Size
6.5 inches
Resolution
3,840 × 1,644 px (643 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 6
Main
12 MP, f/1.6, OIS
Ultrawide
12 MP, f/2.4
Telephoto
12 MP, f/2.4, 2× optical
Selfie
8 MP, f/2.0
Video
4K @ 24/30 fps · Cinema Pro
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -65.7%
This
555,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -62.8%
This
1,080
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -62.3%
This
3,050
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -80.6%
This
12.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Sony Xperia 1 released?
The Sony Xperia 1 was released in Jun 2019.
What is the Sony Xperia 1 screen size and type?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a 6.5" 4K OLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Sony Xperia 1 use?
The Sony Xperia 1 is powered by the SD 855 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Sony Xperia 1 have?
The Sony Xperia 1 ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Sony Xperia 1 battery capacity?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a 3,330 mAh battery.
What is the Sony Xperia 1 main camera?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a 12 MP · f/1.6 main camera.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 have 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Sony Xperia 1 waterproof?
The Sony Xperia 1 is rated IP65 / IP68 for dust and water resistance.